Does anyone have any advice for what to look for in a basic gym for a beginner? I'm a skinny bastard interested in a starting strength routine, but it seems that most of the gyms in my area are geared toward fat mothers who want to watch FOX News while running on a treadmill. I'm 5'8'', 128 pounds, and I've never once lifted a weight outside my room so I feel somewhat intimidated attempting to deadlift for the first time in front of a bunch of body builders. At the same...

Some photos from the Metropolitan. I got chased out before I could venture outside European/Egyptian sculptures. Just got my first dslr a few months ago and I'm still not quite sure what I am doing. Comments of any variety are welcome.

This is off topic but I'm too lazy to sign up for a photography forum.
What kind of camera strap do you guys use? I hate the bulky Canon ad that came with my dSLR and I'm considering the Luma Loop for travel. Anyone have any experience with it?
Also, I want something thin (around an inch), simple, durable, and inconspicuous that I can detach easily for when I'm not traveling (e.g., shooting in a studio). Does anyone know what kind of strap Scott Schumann is using in...

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Originally Posted by Rambo
ILook, I live amongst the largest elderly population in the US, per capita. I SEE sweatpants and velcro shoes on a daily fucking basis. This shit is not fashionable. Nobody should be wearing this shit as fashion, ever. EVER.
I see old men in jeans and boots on a daily fucking basis. Thus, all jeans and boots are not fashionable.